last night on the way home.

WOW!!! makes the LR move and feel like a vehicle half its size. these motors sound good at full song

 

I understand it sucks up a lot of gas to use sport mode...

someone correct me if I'm wrong...which I probably am...haha

 

you only lose 1 mpg or so, its great for the hilly/curvey roads in northern wisconsin.

 

I never use mine for the exact reason anneliesmae mentioned. what does sport mode do besides change shift points?

 

from the looks of it,,,nothing.

it just allows the motor to rev up to the top of the rpm range before shifting. mucho fun

 

Put the transfer case in low range. That mode button allows for "MANUAL" mode. Now, that is FUN!

SPORT mode has a sharper shift and allows for higher shift points. Nice when towing too..

 

how do you shift?

 

Just move the gear selector through the gears. 1, 2, 3, D = 4th. Nice thing is you can start from a stop in 2nd gear and hold it in a gear or shift early. Like a manual transmission without the clutch pedal. fun to play with off-road.

 

I only use sport mode in mine. Otherwise the transmission will start in 2nd from a stop.

Willie

 

Alot of people find that if they drive normal in town with the sport mode engaged, you will actually get slightly better mileage because of less throttle pressure.